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What do each of the authority types mean?

• Rails core team member

Only a select few are on the Rails core team. These folk hold the keys to the Rails source code repository.

• Rails core contributer

You have contributed to the main Rails framework source code in some way. You can do this by contributing a patch. This could be for a bug fix or adding a new feature.

• Written a Ruby gem

You have written a Ruby gem and published it.

• Written a Rails plugin

You have written a Rails Plugin and published it

• Attended a Rails event

You have attended a Ruby (on Rails) event of some description. For example a local user group meeting, Pizza on Rails , Rails Conf. All provide great opportunities to meet like minded developers and give you opportunities to keep up with developments in the community.

• Spoken at a Rails related event

If you have spoken at a Rails related event (as above).

• Written a Rails book

You have written a Ruby on Rails book and it has been published.

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